Pair of 1960s Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Brass and Glass Wall or Ceiling Lamps for Flos.
Designed in 1965 by brothers Pier Giacomo and Achille Castiglioni, this rare and vintage brass variant comes with satin opaque glass. An incredibly refined and iconic midcentury design that is quintessentially Italian. Retains original manufacturer's mark in the metal.
Price is per lamp. Three lamps available.
Literature ref.: Casa Amica, 27 June 1972, p. 105 Octagon 30 September 1973, p. 149 Sergio Polano, Achille Castiglioni all the works, Electa, Milano, 2001, p. 224 Giuliana Gramigna, repertoire 1950-2000, Allemandi, Torino, 2003, p. 121
Not UL listed, but recommended UL listing possible from authorized 3rd party vendor upon request for an additional fee. Contact us to facilitate. Please note only one representative example appears in the photos. All lamps in comparable good condition. More images are available upon request.
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1960s Castiglioni 'Light Ball' Ceiling Lamps
Additional Details
CREATOR: Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni (Designers), Flos (Manufacturer)
DIMENSIONS: Height: 9.25 in. (23.5 cm), Diameter: 12.8 in. (32.52 cm)
STYLE: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Brass, Opaline Glass
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy
PERIOD: 1960-1969
CONDITION: Good. Rewired: Professionally rewired for US electrical single-socket 60-watt max equivalent LED bulb. Wear consistent with age and use.
